Serving military family service professionals
Written by: Mary Brintnall-Peterson, Ph.D., MBP Consulting, LLC, Professor Emeritus, UW-Extension & Caregiver. Caregiving is Difficult Enough Caregiving is difficult enough but the uncertainty of the coronavirus adds another hurdle to overcome. As a caregiver living with my adult son who has colon cancer, I am personally experiencing how the coronavirus impacts my everyday schedule… Continue Reading Caregiving, Cancer, & the Coronavirus
Sarah Pittman, BS Graduate Student in Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. What is Food Insecurity? Many people think of food insecurity as a person being hungry, but hunger and food insecurity are different in definition. Since hunger can be difficult to measure, the USDA measures food insecurity instead… Continue Reading Food Insecurity Amidst a Pandemic
By Barbara O’Neill, Ph.D., CFP®, AFC® boneill@njaes.rutgers.edu. Personal Finance Manager’s offices are on the front lines helping military families cope with the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are six tips to consider personally and share with clients: Know the Terms: Words like “waived,” “suspended,” and “deferred” are being used frequently when payments are… Continue Reading COVID-19 Financial Survival Strategies
By: Kalin Goble, M.S. & Jason Jowers, M.S. MFT. Caregivers are known to be tough and strong. You are often expected to put your needs aside to provide care for a loved one above all else. This is especially true for military caregivers that take care of a loved one who is a wounded service… Continue Reading The Importance of Self Care for Military Caregivers and Families
by Jennifer Rea, PhD. The military life is crazy and beautiful. It may also be a life that some “didn’t sign up for”. However, I’m a firm believer that no matter how difficult the life situation might be, there is always a silver lining. I’ve been a military spouse for almost seven years now, with… Continue Reading Supporting Military Spouses in Pursuing their Education and Career Goals
Written by: Christopher Plein, Ph.D. West Virginia University & MFLN Military Caregiving concentration. As I write this blog from my laptop computer on a makeshift desk set up in my living room, I take comfort knowing that I am part of a virtual learning network that spans across our nation and beyond. The Military Families… Continue Reading COVID-19 & the Military Community: Keeping Informed
by Molly C. Herndon. In this series we’re examining the practical considerations caregivers have around the financial side of providing care to a loved one. Part 1 took a look at housing options and this post will discuss health care considerations. Health Care Older Americans have higher life expectancies than ever and enjoy better health in… Continue Reading The Cost of Aging: Health Care
by Marlene S. Stum, Ph.D. Many of us are focused on staying well and protecting others as we face the uncertainty and risk of COVID-19. Wash your hands, stay six feet apart, and wear a cloth mask are now everyday realities. There’s something else that each of us should be doing to prepare for the… Continue Reading COVID-19 and Advance Care Planning: Now More than Ever
We began our exploration of Outdoor Rx, a new and innovative way of improving health outcomes through nature-based recreation, in February of this year. Outdoor Rx has proved to be a much-needed approach to wellness in the early months of 2020. Let’s take a look back at what we have learned together so far. Broad… Continue Reading Wrap-Up of Outdoor Rx
by Molly C. Herndon. Over 36% of Americans provide unpaid care for a family member, so the chances are high that you have clients who are providing care for a family member. More than 40 million caregivers are over 65, which compounds the financial issues around providing care. The costs of providing care for a… Continue Reading The Cost of Aging: Housing
